PlainZIP

Columbus, KS · standard

ZIP Code 66725

Cherokee County, Kansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,739
9/sq mi
$48,443
Median income
$105,000
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 66725 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 66725 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Cherokee County, Kansas, home to 5,739 residents across 610.5 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 66725 reports a modest median household income of $48,443 (33% below the Kansas average), while per-capita income is $29,936. Local economic indicators show a 17.4% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $105,000 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $803 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 66725 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cherokee County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 66725

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, KS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 66725.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 66725, Columbus, KS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,739

Population

610.5

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 66725?

43.4

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 84.9%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$48,443

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$29,936

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 66725 ranks nationally

Columbus, KS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,443 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,324

Total Housing Units

2,140

Occupied Units

184

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$105,000

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$803

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 112 business establishments in ZIP 66725, employing approximately 1,749 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,261,000.

112

Businesses

1,749

Employees

$100.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 21 18.8%
Health care and social assistance 17 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 15 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 9 8.0%
Finance and insurance 8 7.1%
Construction 7 6.3%
Manufacturing 6 5.4%
Wholesale trade 4 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.6%
Information 3 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 66725 vs 66782 →

ZIP 66725 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 66725 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 66725 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 66725 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
66782 West Mineral, KS 178 8.8 mi
66773 Scammon, KS 866 8.6 mi
66713 Baxter Springs, KS 5,836 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cherokee County

66713 standard
Baxter Springs, KS
Pop: 5,836
66739 standard
Galena, KS
Pop: 5,453
66781 standard
Weir, KS
Pop: 1,347
66770 standard
Riverton, KS
Pop: 1,158
66773 standard
Scammon, KS
Pop: 866
66782 standard
West Mineral, KS
Pop: 178

Related Areas

Cherokee County Columbus, KS Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 66725 in? ▼
ZIP code 66725 (Columbus) is located in Cherokee County, Kansas. Cherokee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cherokee-ks.
What is the population of ZIP code 66725? ▼
ZIP code 66725 in Columbus, KS has a population of 5,739 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 66725? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 66725 is $48,443, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 66725? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 66725 is $105,000, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 66725? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 66725 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 66725? ▼
ZIP code 66725 has 112 business establishments employing approximately 1,749 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 66725? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 66725 are: Retail trade (21), Health care and social assistance (17), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 66725? ▼
In ZIP code 66725, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 66725? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 66725 is 19.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 66725? ▼
In ZIP code 66725, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 66725? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 66725 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.